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	Against Heresies (Book I) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons The classic 2nd century study and analysis of Christian Gnosticism in all its extant variants, as collected both from Gnostic writings and discussions with Gnostic teachers (as well as ex-Gnostics). Since Irenaeus was studying Gnosticism to help others change Gnostics' minds, he strove for as much accuracy as possible in his account. And in fact, you will find that his account of Gnosticism tallies closely with that of the recently rediscovered Gnostic writings... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 19,596 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	The Martyrdom of St. Polycarp - Anon. A description by early Christians of the death of St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna (now Izmir, Turkey), in about AD 155. Includes a classic explanation of why a martyr's remains were important, and relates martyrdom to the Eucharistic liturgy. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; history; religion Downloads: 1,030
	Europe and the Faith - Hilaire Belloc A broad popular survey of European history, emphasizing Europe's continuity of civilization from the days of the Roman Empire to the present day, as well as the importance of the Catholic Church to European history and life. This is Belloc at his quirkiest. His hatred of corporation capitalism and his love of diversity in unity are both on display, as he argues for the proposition that the Roman Empire never really fell... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; history; religion Downloads: 6,935
	Against Heresies (Book III) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons He's talked about why the Gnostics are wrong about God. Now it's time for Irenaeus to talk about what the Holy Scriptures and the Holy Tradition of the Church have to say. Book I Book II Book IV Book V Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 21,615 Average rating: (1 review)
	"Sermon V: On Divorce" - Asterius of Amasea Bishop Asterius of Amasea (c. 375-405 AD) talks about Christ's ideas on marriage, the wonderfulness of wives, and why casual divorce is a Bad Idea. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 567
	Pastoral Care (The Book of Pastoral Rule) - St. Gregory the Great This is _the_ medieval management book, written by the pope who set up the Catholic Church to survive the Dark Ages. It was written for bishops and read by huge numbers of European lay leaders as well as church ones. This is the book that King Alfred so wanted to spread around that he had it translated into English. This is a book that still has important lessons today. The first part considers what sort of person you ought to have in charge and what sort not, as well as good and bad reasons for... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; leadership Downloads: 30,129
	The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena: Part 1 - St. Catherine of Siena A dialogue between Catherine and God the Father. The first part, A Treatise of Divine Providence, discusses love of God, love of neighbor, and how all sins and virtues ultimately hinge on actions towards one's neighbor. Part 2 \| Part 3 \| Part 4 \| Part 5 Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; mysticism Downloads: 5,255 Average rating: (1 review)
	Sermon I: On the Dormition - St. John of Damascus A sermon on the Virgin Mary's death and assumption into Heaven by St. John of Damascus (aka St. John Damascene). Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 992 Average rating: (1 review)
	"Of the Catechizing of the Unlearned" - St. Augustine A deacon requests advice on how best to explain the faith to people who want to become Christian, how to know how he's doing at it, and how to keep it interesting both to them and himself. Augustine's answer touches on all sorts of things, from teaching, public speaking, and linguistics to salvation history and the psychology of converts. Interesting and useful stuff! Translated by the Rev. C.L. Cornish, 1847. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 3,767
	Catechetical Lectures, Part 5 - The Mystagogical Lectures - St. Cyril of Jerusalem In third century Jerusalem at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, on Easter Sunday, the candidates were baptized and received Communion for the first time. During the next week, St. Cyril taught short classes about what exactly was the meaning of these Mysteries. The Mystagogical Lectures are actual transcriptions of those classes. Great stuff both for students of religion and history. Catechetical Lectures: Part 1 \| Part 2 \| Part 3 \| Part 4 Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 1,485
	The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena: Part 4 - St. Catherine of Siena A dialogue between Catherine and God the Father. The third part of the book, "A Treatise on Obedience", discusses Christ's obedience, the way that obedience enhances other virtues, and how obedience is promoted by the religious life. Part 1 \| Part 2 \| Part 3 \| Part 5 Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; mysticism Downloads: 2,765
	The Martyrdom of Sts. Perpetua and Felicitas - St. Perpetua, St. Saturus, and Anon. Tells the story of the arraignment, imprisonment and execution in the arena of a young Roman noblewoman and her friends from the church in Africa. Contains one of the few autobiographical accounts from the ancient world written by a woman -- and an African woman at that! -- which have come down to us. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; history; religion Downloads: 1,424 Average rating: (1 review)
	The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena, Part 2 - St. Catherine of Siena A dialogue between Catherine and God the Father. The second part of the book, "A Treatise on Discretion", discusses how all good things must be done with discretion, which is part of love; how Christ is like a bridge; how virtues and good works should not be done out of fear or as an end in themselves, but out of love; and how the soul should learn to love God unconditionally as a friend and adopted child, not just for God's good gifts... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; mysticism Downloads: 3,848
	The Letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch - St. Ignatius of Antioch On his way to martyrdom in Rome, Bishop Ignatius of Antioch (then in Syria; now Antakya, Turkey) wrote letters to the Church in several cities of the Empire. Seven of these letters survive. By the way, you'll notice that the good bishop is not shy about calling Jesus "God". (So much for that Da Vinci Code silliness....) Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 7,214
	St. Polycarp's Letter to the Philippians - St. Polycarp Bishop Polycarp of Smyrna writes to the Church in Philippi. At their request, the subject is righteousness and righteous living. Apparently, this letter was written either shortly before or after St. Ignatius of Antioch's martyrdom, as the Philippians are anxious to read Ignatius' letters and Polycarp is anxious to hear tidings of Ignatius. Way before the Council of Nicaea, though; so listen and find out what Christianity was like towards the end of its first century! Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 995
	The Ascent of Mount Carmel - St. John of the Cross The spiritual classic about dark nights of the soul, and how to start to achieve union with God through prayer, begins with a look at the "night of sense". The second book deals with the "night of faith". Then the third book deals with the "night of the memory and will". The final two books of the five book treatise are generally printed separately and called The Dark Night of the Soul. So I have also recorded them separately. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; mysticism Downloads: 25,398 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena, Part 3 - St. Catherine of Siena A dialogue between Catherine and God the Father. The third part of the book, "A Treatise on Prayer", discusses all sorts of things: the value of tears, Communion, priests, a good death, and of course prayer. Part 1 \| Part 2 \| Part 4 \| Part 5 Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; mysticism Downloads: 16,842
	Treatise III: On the Lapsed - St. Cyprian of Carthage After a period of Imperial persecution, the Bishop of Carthage writes to his flock about those people who didn't stand up to it, but readily agreed to sacrifice to the Emperor and the gods. He urges these people to repent, confess their sins, and do penance. He also denounces those who provide the lapsed with invalid forms of reconciliation with the Church or tell them that their sins aren't serious, thus endangering the souls of the lapsed... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; history; religion Downloads: 930
	Against Heresies (Book II) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons Now that Irenaeus has given us a rundown on Gnostic teachers, beliefs, and practices, he moves to suggesting arguments against such beliefs. These arguments also provide an interesting look at theology in Irenaeus' day. Book I Book III Book IV Book V Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 20,592 Average rating: (1 review)
	"The Martyrdom of St. Ignatius of Antioch" - Anon. This is an anonymous but apparently firsthand account of the martyrdom (eaten by animals in a Roman arena) of St. Ignatius of Antioch. From Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume 1. Ed. by Alexander Roberts & James Donaldson. American edition, 1885. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 843
	Treatise IV: On the "Our Father" - St. Cyprian of Carthage A guide to the spiritual riches of the simple prayer called the Lord's Prayer or the "Our Father", from a bishop of North Africa martyred in AD 258. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 1,894 Average rating: (1 review)
	The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena: Part 5 - St. Catherine of Siena The fifth and final part of the book, comprised of the translator's Introduction (giving historical information), and his appendix, a letter from one of St. Catherine's associates telling about her death. Part 1 \| Part 2 \| Part 3 \| Part 4 Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; mysticism Downloads: 1,506
	The Purgatory of St. Patrick - Pedro Calderon de la Barca From the Golden Age of Spanish drama, this play is based on the legend of St. Patrick's Purgatory, a famous pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages. It also references the Irish-origin legends about St. Patrick. Translated into English in the same verse meters as the original, and very well done, too. Keywords: Audiobook - Poetry; Religion; Plays; St. Patrick's Day Downloads: 1,943
	"Sermon on All Saints' Day" - The Venerable Bede Circa A.D. 710, the Venerable Bede wrote this sermon. It was translated by the Rev. John M. Neale. An interesting and touching look at the Feast of All Saints and the doctrine of the Communion of Saints, and a glimpse of Saxon England's religious life. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; Holidays - All Saints Day Downloads: 1,431 Average rating: (1 review)